Oliver S. Koch

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-123758
• Residence: 1921, Woolwich Twp., Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Mennonite

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KOCH, Oliver S. (1912-2008) - After a long and full life, Oliver died peacefully, on Tuesday, January 29, 2008, at Caressant Care, Fergus and is at Home in the presence of his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. His family takes great comfort in the knowledge that he is now enjoying the beauties of Heaven and being able to see his Saviour face-to-face. Oliver was predeceased by his beloved wife, Violet (Biehn) Koch in 2002, shortly after celebrating 62 years of marriage. He will be missed by his family, Glen and Phoebe Koch of Elmira and Marlene and Murray Losch of Alma. His five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, Clark and Sheri Koch, Chloe and Carmen, Laura and Calvin Martin, Jamie, Zachary and Tommie, Heidi and Gerald Martin, Tirzah and Keturah, Juanita and Tim Finlan, Elijah and Emmett, Dean Losch and friend Cassie carry many fond memories of times spent with Grandpa. Brother of Roy Koch of Indiana, Gladys Koch of Elmira and sister-in-law, Alice Koch of New Hamburg. Predeceased by his parents, Charlie and Minerva (Swartz) Koch; wife, Violet; daughter, Beverly; son, Delmar; five brothers, Stanley, Lester, Orton, Phares, Charles; two sisters, Mabel Kufske, Vera Snyder; two brothers-in-law, Herb (Mabel) Kufske, Nelson (Vera) Snyder; six sisters-in-law, Ruth (Stanley) Koch, Irene (Orton) Koch, Reta and Linda (Phares) Koch, Dorothy (Nelson) Snyder, Wilma (Charles) Koch. Oliver and his wife Violet lived at Conestogo for 62 years before he moved to St. Jacobs and then to Fergus. He enjoyed interacting with people and was very involved in the work of his church. For many years he taught Sunday School classes from youth to adult. He also served many years on both public and private school boards. He especially had a heart for mission work among our native Indians in the North and was always available to help in any way he could. Dad and Mom together had an extended "family" in supporting children through World Vision. Dad very much enjoyed children and many will remember him for the entertainment he provided on their rides to and from school. He was also involved in sales both at Snyder Milling in Waterloo and B&M Farm Equipment, Elmira. Dad was a storehouse of quips and weather-related sayings. Farmers Almanac has now lost their competition! Oliver's family will welcome friends and relatives at the Dreisinger Funeral Home , Elmira on Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. On Friday at 11 a.m. transfer will be made to Countryside Mennonite Fellowship, Hawkesville, for funeral service at 1: 30 p.m. with Ron Shantz officiating, followed by interment in St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery. In his memory, donations to Christian Aid Ministries or World Vision would be appreciated by the family as expressions of sympathy. We give our loved one back to God, and just as He first gave him to us and did not lose him in the giving, so we have not lost him in returning him to Him... for life is eternal and love is immortal.

The Record Newspaper - Jan. 30, 2008

Oliver — Violet Alexandra Biehn. Violet (daughter of Milton Biehn and Sarah Thaler) was born 15 Jun 1914, Guernsey, Saskatchewan; died 13 Sep 2002, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; was buried , St. Jacobs Mennonite Cemetery, St. Jacobs, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-37447

Glen — Phoebe Ann Huber. (daughter of Clarence Wilson Huber and Violet Ida Baker) [Group Sheet]

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• Eby ID Number: Waterloo-153846

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DELMAR KOCH

Delmar Keith Koch, seven-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Oliver Koch, died at the family residence near Conestogo Thursday, November 19, after a brief illness. He attended Conestogo Public School.

In addition to his parents, surviving are a brother, Glen, one sister, Marlene and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Koch and Mr. and Mrs. Milton Biehn. A sister, Beverley Ann, predeceased him in 1941.

The body was at the Dreisinger Funeral Parlor until Saturday noon when removal was made to the home for private service Sunday at 2:00 p.m. A public memorial service followed at St. Jacobs' Mennonite Church. Bishop Roy S. Koch, assisted by Rev. Leonard Haarer, officiated. Interment was in St. Jacobs Cemetery.